Take A Peek: ThiEYE i30 Action Camera Unboxing

Action cameras are small, lightweight, wearable, and typically compact and rugged yet tough with so much specifications. It is a digital camera designed for documenting action-related experiences such as outdoor sports, and most often than not, it serves as a travel companion. In the recent years since its introduction, we have seen the advent of sports and action camera and the growth of it surpassing traditional camcorders, and compact system cameras. These action cameras vary greatly in terms of designs, features, functionalities, and price.

ThiEYE, a professional supplier of devices, content and service for virtual reality (VR) based in Shenzhen, China successfully introduced its action camera line up to the market; 11 different action cameras as of this writing.

ThiEYE i30 Action Camera on a front view showing the brushed aluminum metal surface.

Born with a brilliant big EYE which is more than just a good look, ThiEYE considered as the first brand to introduce an action camera with replaceable filters- The ThiEYE V6 Action Camera which comes with a 4k Full HD Video and 12MP High Quality Photo.

As for this article, we will be having our first impression of their smallest action camera and yet delivers noteworthy features- The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera.

The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera on front view. As you may noticed, the power button is located in front of the camera.

The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera is a mini action camera with the typical rectangular matchbox shape for the entry to enthusiast-level of consumers. It sports with a 12MP effective resolution and applies improved BSI-2 technology, advance HDR sensor, and full glass lens that came with a Sunplus SPCA6330 chipset and AR0330 Image Sensor giving a sense of improved visual experience.

The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera on rear view showing the menu button, up and down, and the back button.

The ThiEYE i30 features a brushed aluminum metal surface constructed on its shell giving a feeling of elegance and luxury, a combination of fashion and technology. The material resists dirt and stains, and protects it from wear and tear. Additionally, the ThiEYE i30 displays a super-wide angle lens of 155 degrees providing almost two times of visual area when compared with smartphones and other action camera in the market.

We're excited to have our full spin of the ThiEYE i30 Action Camera, but before we start having our very own reviews, here's our unboxing initial impression of this action camera. Perfect for beginners-alike, the product comes with essential accessories on its sleeves.

PACKAGE CONTENTS:
- 1 x ThiEYE i30 Sport Camera
- 1 x Waterproof Housing
- 1 x Quick Release Buckle and Vertical Quick
- 1 x 3-way Pivot Arm
- 1 x 1/4'' Tripod Mount Adapter
- 1 x Rechargeable Battery
- 1 x Additional Skeleton Backdoor for the Frame
- 1 x Curved and Flat Adhesive Mounts
- 1 x Release Buckle
- 2 x 3M Adhesive Stickers
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 X Cloth Wiper
- 1 x Cloth Bag

Now, let's take a look at the key specifications of the ThiEYE i30 Action Camera.

SPECIFICATIONS
Brand Type/Model	ThiEye ThiEye 30i Action Camera
Body
Product Type	Sports and Action Camera
Body material	Brushed Aluminum Metal
Features
Sensor	Sunplus SPCA6330 chipset with AR0330 Image Sensor and BSI 2 Technology
Field of View	155 degrees Super Wide
Fisheye Setting	N/A
Aqua Mode	N/A
Motion Detection	Off, On
Gyroscope	Off, On
Screen	1.5" TFT LCD Screen
Lens	155 degrees wide angle lens, 6G lens, F2.8 Large Aperture
G Sensor	Yes
Color Available	Silver, Grey
Image
ISO	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Effective Resolution	12MP (For stills)
Image Size	12MP (4032x3024), 10MP (3648x2736), 8MP (3264x2448), 5MP (2592x1944), 3MP (2048x1536), 2MHD (1920x1080), VGA (6)
White balance presets	5 (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)
Burst Mode	Off, 3 Photos, 5 Photos, 10 Photos
Timer	Off, 3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Sharpness	Hard, Normal, Soft
HDR	Auto (Advance HDR Sensor)
Car Mode	Off, Low, Normal, High
Videography Features
Resolution	1080P (1920x1080) @ 30fps, 720P (1280x720)  @ 60fps, 720P (1280x720) @ 30fps
Loop Recording	Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes (video auto cycling covering)
Time-lapse Recording	N/A
Audio Recording	Off, On
Slow Motion	N/A
Anti-shake	Off, On
Motion Detection	Off, On
Car DVR Mode	Off, On
TV Video Standard	PAL
Photography features
Picture Quality	Super Fine, Fine, Normal
Filters/Color Setting	7 (Normal, Black and White, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue)
Exposure	+0.3 +0.7 +1 +1.3 +1.7 +2 -0.3 -0.7 -1 -1.3 -1.7 -2
Image Format	JPEG
Storage
Storage included	4GB-32GB Micro SD or UHS-1 (preferably Class 10)
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0
HDMI	Yes (Mini Type C)
Microphone port	N/A
Headphone port	N/A
WiFi	Off, On
WiFi Function	Remote Control, Sync, and Sharing Albums
WiFi Distance	15m
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No - Dustproof - Anti-shake
Waterproof Casing	Maximum at 30 meters (with waterproof case) IP68 Waterproof Case (provides water protection up to 131 feet deep)
Battery description	3.7V lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	1000maH (About 75 mins at 1080P on 30fps
Weight (inc. batteries)	57 g
Dimensions	58 x 40.5 x 22mm (L x W x D)
Other features
Screensaver	N/A
Frequency	50Hz, 60Hz
TV Out	Off, On

The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera attached to the IP68 Waterproof Case on frontal view

The ThiEYE i30 Action Camera attached to the IP68 Waterproof Case on rear view showing the Menu Button.

ThiEYE i30 Action Camera uses a 3.7V Li-ion Battery with a 1000 mAh capacity. It is part of the package contents.